andy manson: For sale

A photographic, journalistic and musical diary of a year in my life as a luthier. The book carries 680 colour images of guitars and related things being built. The CD is a random collection of some solo acoustic guitar snippets and a few band pieces. Chris Gibbons (see LINKS) was my mentor, producer, engineer and generally Mummy person for that part of it. There is a forward by John Paul Jones (see LINKS) of Led Zeppelin, an esteemed client. A thousand were printed. I have a few copies left. The price is £25 plus postage. Contact me if you'd like a copy. Some people ask for their copy to be signed and personalised. I'm happy to do that.

This guitar, in Cuban mahogany, was built in tandem with an identical instrument, commissioned with Brazilian rosewood back and sides. I wanted to hear the comparison. I personally prefer the slightly rounder richer sound of this one. The parlour size lends itself very well to recording. There is remarkable transparency and separation, and the amplitude belies the size. It comes with a "Calton" case for £4000.

Flamenco guitar in Cypress. This guitar, built with my preference for the minimal, is remarkably loud. I like to be using friction pegs, which are not as awkward for tuning as you may imagine. £4000 with Hiscox case.

This guitar is similar to sarah McQuaid's. She loves hers. Others admire it. Some covet it. £4000 with Hiscox case.